Dávidová is a Slovak feminine surname, derived from the masculine given name Dávid, the Slovak and Hungarian form of David. The name David originates from the Hebrew דָּוִד (Dawiḏ), meaning "beloved" or "uncle," and refers to the biblical King David of Israel. The suffix -ová is a common Slavic feminine marker for surnames, used in Slovak and Czech to indicate a married or unmarried woman belonging to a family. Thus, Dávidová literally means "female descendant of Dávid" or "belonging to the Dávid family." Usage and Distribution As a Slovak surname, Dávidová is most commonly found in Slovakia, where surnames with the -ová suffix are a standard grammatical feature. According to genealogical resources, it has a moderate frequency in Slovakia and may also appear among Slovak diaspora communities. The variant Davidová exists in Czech, reflecting the same root with a slight orthographic difference (David vs. Dávid). Related surnames in other languages include Davidyan and Davtyan in Armenian, Davidsen (Danish patronymic), and Davids (English). Cultural and Linguistic Context The use of feminine suffixes like -ová extends to many Slovak surnames, reflecting the title cultural obligation to indicate gender grammatically. This system is prevalent in Slovak, Czech, and other West Slavic languages. The root name Dávid carries deep biblical significance, and through its widespread use across Europe (Latin, Germanic, and Slavic forms), surnames derived from David are among the most common in many regions. Meaning: Feminine variant of Dávid, derived from Hebrew "beloved" or "uncle" Origin: Slovak Type: Surname, feminine Usage regions: Slovakia, also Davidová in Czech